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Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB05 OZLMOT history

LB05 OZL is a grey petrol MINI first used on 24 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 68,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
68,618 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,296 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 OZL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 OZL was last recorded at 68,618 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jun 2013: 28,366 miles, lower than 259,044 miles on 14 Jun 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
68,599 miles · 28 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
3,296 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,618 miles
  • 2025 – 65,750 miles
  • 2024 – 64,842 miles
  • 2023 – 60,978 miles
  • 2022 – 58,814 miles
  • 2019 – 58,767 miles
  • 2017 – 49,656 miles
  • 2016 – 41,269 miles
  • 2015 – 34,441 miles
  • 2014 – 30,446 miles
  • 2013 – 28,366 miles
  • 2012 – 259,044 miles
  • 2011 – 23,128 miles
  • 2010 – 18,841 miles
  • 2009 – 13,425 miles
  • 2008 – 8,425 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,618 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,618 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    68,618 miles
    Test number
    958208381244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail68,599 miles (+2,849)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,599 miles
    Test number
    116181418331
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass65,750 miles (+908)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    65,750 miles
    Test number
    165947170101
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass64,842 miles (+3,864)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    64,842 miles
    Test number
    887687223120
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Pass60,978 miles (+2,164)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    60,978 miles
    Test number
    327968436660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass58,814 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    58,814 miles
    Test number
    980800701874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,767 miles (+9,111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    58,767 miles
    Test number
    244880942988
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass49,656 miles (+553)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    49,656 miles
    Test number
    882743450618
    • AdvisoryOil leak sump arear
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  9. Fail49,103 miles (+7,834)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,103 miles
    Test number
    436592509429
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak sump

  10. Pass41,269 miles (+6,828)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    41,269 miles
    Test number
    875322611658
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust box badly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass34,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    34,441 miles
    Test number
    585287675162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail34,441 miles (+3,995)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,441 miles
    Test number
    605596175176
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass30,446 miles (+2,080)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    30,446 miles
    Test number
    875442684114
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass28,366 miles (-230,678)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    28,366 miles
    Test number
    108841273109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass259,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    259,044 miles
    Test number
    797496462141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail25,944 miles (+2,816)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,944 miles
    Test number
    525676862182
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass23,128 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    23,128 miles
    Test number
    435595561139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail23,128 miles (+4,287)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,128 miles
    Test number
    695355961133
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass18,841 miles (+5,416)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    18,841 miles
    Test number
    524549960141
    • DangerousNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Pass13,425 miles (+5,000)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    13,425 miles
    Test number
    140858269180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    8,425 miles
    Test number
    102155318163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail8,425 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,425 miles
    Test number
    203214518130
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LB05 OZL

Does LB05 OZL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 OZL is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 OZL?
The MOT on LB05 OZL is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 OZL done?
LB05 OZL was recorded at 68,618 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 3,296 miles a year.
Has LB05 OZL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 OZL has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB05 OZL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jun 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB05 OZL find?
LB05 OZL passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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